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Wildcats hand Gators first loss of season

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 8, 2014

For the second time in four years, Florida lost to Northwestern in the quarterfinals of the National Team Indoors.

Stipe Zunic throws during the Tom Jones Memorial Classic on April 21, 2012. He set a career-best shot-put mark of 18.57 meters on Saturday.

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Zunic notches career-best shot put at Virginia Tech Elite meet

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 8, 2014

On the final day of the Doc Hale Virginia Tech Elite Meet in Blacksburg, Va., the field stole the show once again after taking the spotlight during Day 1.

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Florida fails to topple No. 1 UNC in season opener

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 8, 2014

No. 1 North Carolina lived up to the hype, and then some.

Scottie Wilbekin drives the ball down the court during Florida’s 78-69 win against Alabama on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Wilbekin and the Florida defense allowed Alabama to shoot 55 percent from the floor.

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Defense struggles in win against Alabama

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 8, 2014

By the end of No. 3 Florida’s 78-69 win over Alabama on Saturday coach Billy Donovan didn’t need many words to describe his team’s defense.

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Standout performances from field propel Gators at the Doc Hale Virginia Tech Elite

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 8, 2014

Being the third consecutive week of competing, the UF track and field team nevertheless put on a solid performance.

Stefani Stojic swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida avoids upset and escapes with first National Team Indoors victory

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 8, 2014

In a packed arena on Friday night, No. 14 Virginia gave the Gators trouble.

Taylor Schwarz prepares for the pitch during Florida’s 8-0 win against Arkansas on March 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators remain perfect with pair of wins Friday

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 8, 2014

After topping Illinois State 3-2 earlier in the day, Florida was down 1-0 against Wisconsin in the top of the sixth inning when Aubree Munro stepped up to the plate.

Carlos Moreno sets up for a free throw during Florida’s 68-58 win against Missouri on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center. Moreno had made 73 percent of his free throws, but the Gators are shooting at a 66 percent clip as a whole from the charity stripe. UF made 73 percent of its free throws against Mizzou.

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Moreno leads Gators’ effort from charity stripe

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 6, 2014

Carlos Moreno is 56 of 77 from the free-throw line this season. But in practice before Tuesday’s game against Missouri, the senior point guard was 86 of 86. No misses, no breaks; just basket after basket.

Taylor Schwarz swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-2 victory against Mississippi State on April 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Schwarz drove in three runs and was hit by two pitches during Florida’s 10-3 win against USF on Thursday in Tampa. Schwarz drew a hit by pitch to start a 7-run rally in the fourth inning.

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UF routs USF in first game of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 6, 2014

A 12-batter fourth inning gave Florida what it needed to seal the win in Tampa on Thursday.

Kayla Lewis attempts a free-throw shot during Florida’s 75-67 win against Alabama on Jan. 30 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis notched a double-double against Arkansas.

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Fouls, turnovers doom Florida in road loss against Arkansas

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 6, 2014

hursday night in Arkansas.

Bridgette Caquatto performs a floor routine during Florida’s 197.075-196.225 win against Georgia on Jan. 24 in the O’Connell Center.

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Sophomore hopes to make impact despite being limited by injuries

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Feb. 6, 2014

Last season, sophomore Bridgette Caquatto did not contribute much until the postseason. Now, almost halfway through her sophomore season, she has not missed a beat or a meet.

Alex Cercone prepares for a forehand during Florida’s 4-0 win against Louisville on Jan. 25. Cercone clinched Florida's 4-1 win against Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

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Gators look to continue hot start

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 6, 2014

After a brief break in the schedule, Florida is ready to continue its winning streak.

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Inexperienced UF opening season against reigning champions

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 6, 2014

No. 4 Florida opens its season against No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday at noon in its first game without its inaugural class.

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Florida faces challenge after disappointing start to season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 6, 2014

After a disappointing fourth place finish in the one-day Florida Challenge Jan. 27, the Gators are looking to improve in their second tournament of the spring season.

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Gators look to build off solid performances from Razorback Invitational

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 6, 2014

Practice makes permanent, not perfect.

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Florida looks to keep streak alive on road against Arkansas

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 5, 2014

For the second time this season, Arkansas is going to face a streaking Florida team.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. The Gators signed 15 players to finish 24-member recruiting class that was ranked seventh nationally, according to Rivals.com.

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UF wraps up 2014 class with 15 signees on National Signing Day

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 5, 2014

Florida put the final touches on its 2014 recruiting class of 24 members on National Signing Day. When the dust settled, the Gators ended with the No. 7 class in the country, according to Rivals.com.

Cody Riggs (31) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Riggs to transfer following graduation to play cornerback

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 5, 2014

Cody Riggs will complete his college career elsewhere.

Kelsey Stewart attempts to tag out a runner during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6, 2013. Stewart hit .378 with 10 triples in her freshman season.

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Sophomore looks to improve on record-setting freshman season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 5, 2014

Freshmen have had success for Florida in recent years.

Four-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter selects Georgia over Florida and LSU during a ceremony at his high school, Norcross (Ga.) High, on Wednesday afternoon.

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Four-star defensive end Carter picks Georgia over Florida

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 5, 2014

Four-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter out of Norcross (Ga.) High signed with Georgia on Wednesday afternoon. Carter picked UGA over Florida, Florida State and LSU.